Look out for waterproof seams and zips to avoid the risk of rain seeping into seams. The ponchos designed for walking can often double as a shelter when opened out. And those for cyclists are ...

Practical waterproof materials range from the plastic tarp of a poncho you bought at a gas station for $5 to the $399 Swiftcurrent Patagonia Wading Jacket with a whole range in between. But how long ...